Exploring Newton's Third Law of Motion

In summary, Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that if an object exerts a force on another object, the second object will exert an equal force in the opposite direction. It can be explained in simple or complex terms, and applies to any two objects interacting with each other.
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can someone explain to me Newton's thrid law of motion?
 
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Can you be more specific? I presume that you have a definition, so what needs clarifying? I know students find this Law hard to comprehend (or believe!) but basically if you push down on the desk, it pushes back up!

It can be explained in simple terms or more complicated ones - tell us more about your thoughts and problems...
 
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It tells about Action- Reaction Forces

If there is an Action there will be an equal and opposite Reaction

And note these two acts on 2 different bodies
 

1. What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when two objects interact with each other, they exert equal and opposite forces on each other.

2. How does Newton's Third Law of Motion apply to everyday life?

Newton's Third Law of Motion can be observed in everyday life, such as when you push against a wall and feel the wall push back against you. It also explains how rockets are able to launch into space by pushing against the ground with a force that is equal and opposite to the force of the rocket pushing down.

3. What is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion in action?

An example of Newton's Third Law of Motion is a person rowing a boat. As the person pulls the oars through the water, the boat moves forward because the oars push against the water with an equal and opposite force.

4. How does Newton's Third Law of Motion relate to the concept of momentum?

Newton's Third Law of Motion is closely related to the concept of momentum, which is the product of an object's mass and velocity. According to the law, when two objects exert equal and opposite forces on each other, their momenta are also equal and opposite.

5. Can Newton's Third Law of Motion be violated?

No, Newton's Third Law of Motion is a fundamental principle of physics and has been observed and tested in countless experiments. It cannot be violated or proven wrong.

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